• School hours are 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
• Students may enter the building at 7:35 A.M.
• Tardies will be issued to students who arrive after 8:00 A.M. A parent or guardian must bring students inside the front office to sign tardy slips.
• Gates open at 7:00 a.m. for morning car rider drop-offs.
• Gates open at 3:00 p.m. for afternoon car rider pick-ups.

Each week, join us on the following days to celebrate school spirit and district/campus initiatives:

• Every Monday- Wear green or your "Start With Hello" shirt to celebrate kindness and inclusivity!
• Every Thursday- Wear your House colors!
  
• Every Friday- Wear Travis colors or your Travis spirit shirts/attire!

We are thrilled to announce that we've partnered with Country Gone Crazy to create exclusive t-shirts (in both youth and adult sizing) for each house in our new school-wide house system! If you are interested in ordering a shirt for yourself or your student(s), please go to the following link: https://countrygonecrazy.com/collections/tigers Orders can either be shipped to your home or picked up from the Country Gone Crazy storefront.

Thursday, May 1:

• School Principal's Day / Dr. Launius' Birthday!
• Math NWEA Screener (2nd, 4th, & 5th Grade)
• 3rd Grade Field Trip (Max Bowl & Burnet Park)
• Olympiad Practice (3:30-4:30 p.m.)
• Talent Show Rehearsal (3:30-4:45 p.m.)
• Progress Report #8 Official in Parent Portal

Friday, May 2:

• School Lunch Hero Day!
• 4th Grade Field Trip (Burnet Park)
• Olympiad Practice (7:30-8:00 a.m.)
• Last Day for Lunch Visitors
• End of Year Parent Survey Opens (Until 5/9)

Week of May 5-9:

• Teacher Appreciation Week
• National Nurses Week

Monday, May 5:

• Cinco de Mayo
• Wear Cinco de Mayo gear!
• Bring Your Teacher Their Favorite School Supply for Teacher Appreciation Week
• NWEA Math Screener (3rd Grade)
• iPads Scanned in Homerooms (KG-1st Grade)

Tuesday, May 6:

• Exxon Quest for Less Program for 2nd Grade (9-10:00 a.m.)
• NWEA Science Screener (2nd-5th Grade)
• iPads Scanned in Homerooms (2nd-3rd Grade)
• Dress Like Your Teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 7:

• School Nurse Day (Celebrate Nurse Ellis!)
• Bring Your Teacher Their Favorite Snack for Teacher Appreciation Week
• iPads Scanned in Homerooms (4th-5th Grade)
• STEAM Town Presentations at Lee College (10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.)
• 5th Grade Olympiad at GCM (3:30 p.m.)

Thursday, May 8:

• Character Celebration in the Library (2-2:30 p.m.)

• Senior Class of 2025 Pizza Party (4:00-5:30 p.m.)
• Write a Note or Draw a Picture for Teacher Appreciation Week

Friday, May 9:

• Bring Your Teacher a Small Gift for Teacher Appreciation Week

• End of Year Parent Survey Due

Sunday, May 11:

• Mother's Day

Monday, May 12:

• LAST Tiger Stripe Store (During Lunches)
• PALS Visit (11:20-12:05)
• Fun Day Volunteer Meeting (6-6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, May 13:

• ALL Library Books Due to Ms. Albright
• Paw Pack Party (3:30-4:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, May 14:

• Fun Day (KG-2nd Grade, SILC, & BIPP)(9:00 a.m.-1:20 p.m.)(Lunch: 10:20-11:20 a.m.)
• Begin Posting and Finalizing Grades (Due 5/23)

Thursday, May 15:

• G.T. Showcase (Students & Parents)
• KG-1st Grade: 9:00-9:30 a.m.
• 2nd-3rd Grade: 9:30-10:00 a.m.
• 4th-5th Grade: 10:00-10:30 a.m.
• iPad Collection From Homerooms
• LAST Talent Show Rehearsal (3:30-4:45 p.m.)

Friday, May 16:

• Fun Day (3rd-5th Grade & Life Skills)(10:00 a.m.-2:20 p.m.)(Lunch: 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.)

Sunday, May 18:

• Speech Language Pathologist Day (Celebrate Ms. Moulton!)

Monday, May 19:

• Former Tiger (Class of 2025) Senior Walk- 10:25 a.m.
• Talent Show Performances
• KG-2nd Grade: 8:15 a.m.
• 3rd-5th Grade & Parents: 9:20 a.m.
• Carnival Incentive
• KG-2nd: 9:30 a.m.
• 3rd-5th Grade: 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 20:

• KG-2nd Grade Award Ceremonies
• 1st- 9:00 a.m.
• KG- 9:30 a.m.
• 2nd- 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 21:

• 3rd-4th Grade Award Ceremonies
• 4th- 9:30 a.m.
• 3rd- 10:45 a.m.

Thursday, May 22:

• 5th Grade Walk & Award Ceremony (8:15 a.m.)
• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
• Early Release (12:00 p.m.)
• House Rally Day

• Haven’t bought yours yet? Click here to purchase: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/TravisElementary2025
• Already purchased yours? It will be sent home with your student today!

This year's yearbook is a Signature Series Hardcover-Bound book. Each yearbook costs $20. When purchasing, be sure to include your child’s homeroom teacher's name so that we can send it home with your student as quickly as possible.

For questions or more information, please reach out to Mrs. Guilbeau.

Scan the QR code OR click the image below to learn more about our guidelines, procedures, and other important information!

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 through May 9! Our theme this year is "Travis Teachers are OZ-Some."

We are looking forward to celebrating our hard-working, dedicated teachers who have helped grow our Tigers and loved each student as their own. If you're interested in showing our staff appreciation, you can discover more about our teachers' favorites by clicking the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XYVqXDdYxGmJtMPrDWY_kQsyMbzsz_eH/view?usp=sharing

Parents have access to their students' grades throughout the year. Each grading period is divided into progress reporting periods and at the end of every nine weeks, teachers are required to report students' official grades on a report card.

Click here to access the report or log on to the district’s website at: www.gccisd.net, click the Parent Portal tab in the middle of the page, and sign in with your username and password if you are an existing user. New users will be asked to create an account.

Progress Report #8 will be available in Parent Portal on Thursday, May 1. If you need assistance with viewing or printing your child's progress report, please contact the front office.

We are giving our Tigers the opportunity to participate in a positive behavior incentive celebration event taking place at Travis in May! In order to participate in this exciting reward, students must meet certain attendance and behavior criteria for the weeks leading up to the celebration.

The criteria that must be met in order to participate in the celebration are as follows:

• Students will have no more than 2 write ups or conduct marks in their agenda.
• Students may not have any office, cafeteria, or bus referrals.
• Students must not be absent or tardy more than 2 days during the specified timeframe.
• Attendance is taken daily at 10:00 a.m. If your child is on a field trip or has a doctor/dentist appointment in the morning but then returns to school with the doctor’s note, he/she will still be eligible for the incentive.

This incentive began on Tuesday, April 1, and will end on Friday, May 16. The celebration will take place on Monday, May 19, for students who earn the opportunity to participate in the event.

Please review attendance and behavior expectations with your student and then sign and date the letter that was sent home with your student. Students should have returned the bottom portion of the form to their teacher no later than Friday, April 4.

Should you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher via ParentSquare or by phone at 281-420- 4660.

Please be sure that students arrive to school on time, and if your child is a 5th grader, make sure they come with their iPads fully charged. Thank you for helping ensure your child starts off their day as successful as possible!

Our KG-2nd grade and 3rd-5th grade Fun Days are quickly approaching! Please remember to be mindful about making sure your students are protected from heat, mosquitos, dehydration, and bites/blisters.

As a reminder, our primary grades (KG-2nd) have their Fun Day on Wednesday, May 14, and our upper elementary grades (3rd-5th) have their Fun Day on Friday, May 16.

We are accepting donations of ice chests filled with ice for our cases of water, which can be dropped off to our front office! Thank you for helping keep our Tigers safe!

In addition, we also ask that you please send your Tigers with a plastic bag that includes a change of clothes, another pair of shoes, deodorant, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. The fields are may be muddy, and we want our Tigers to be comfortable in case of any accidents!

It's time for library books to be returned to Ms. Albright! Students who return their books will get raffle tickets for her exciting poster giveaways! Please have your student return his/her books no later than Tuesday, May 13.

Tiger Families: Mark your calendars for our G.T. Showcase on Thursday, May 15, from 9:00-10:30 a.m.! Our KG-5th grade G.T. students will be showcasing their project that they have worked diligently on for the last couple of months. Parents are invited to attend!

• KG & 1st Grade Showcase- 9:00-9:30 a.m.
• 2nd & 3rd Grade Showcase- 9:30-10:00 a.m.
• 4th & 5th Grade Showcase- 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Please come out and support our Tigers' hard work and creativity on their G.T. Projects.

All new and returning students to GCCISD must complete Student Registration for the 2025-2026 school year online through the "Online Registration" system on the GCCISD website. Students will not be assigned to a homeroom for the 2025-2026 school year if registration is not completed with a proof of residency form. For detailed instructions on how to complete registration, please see the attachments to this post.

For Returning GCCISD Students:
All returning students must complete the online registration and upload the most recent proof of residency in the Student Registration site here. You will not be registered for school until this is completed. Acceptable forms of proof of residency are:

• Current Water Bill
  
• Gas Bill
  
• Electric Bill
  
• Lease Agreement

For New GCCISD Students:
All new students must begin student registration online register and upload the required documents listed below. You must then contact the campus registrar, Ms. Diana Rosas (281-420-4660), and schedule an appointment to complete the enrollment process. The following documents will be needed to complete the enrollment process:

• Parent identification (TDL, ID, or Passport)
  
• Birth certificate (Child)
  
• Social Security Card (Child) if available
  
• Immunization record (Must be current for Pre-K)
  
• Proof of residency (current water, gas, electric bill, or lease agreement)
  
• Pre-K Only- Proof of income (must have four consecutive paychecks with the last one being July. If you receive TANF or SNAP must have your current Notice of Eligibility Letter)

If you are living with someone, the proof of residence must include all of the following:

• Notarized owner's affidavit of residence signed by the owner
  • The form you will need for this is attached to this post; we also have copies in the front office.
• Notarized affidavit of residence signed by the parent or guardian
• Copy of the owner's driver's license
• Copy of the owner's tax statement, mortgage statement, or lease agreement
• Copy of a utility bill in the owner's name (gas, water, or electricity)
  

Please return the attached "School Registration" form to the front office once you have completed the registration process. We keep extra copies of this form in the front office for those who need them. If you will be moving out of our district to a new district, please indicate that on the form and specify the district your child will be attending next school year. Likewise, if you will be moving out of our Travis Elementary school zone to a new GCCISD school, please indicate that on the form and specify the school that your child will be attending next school year.

Cinco de Mayo is Monday, May 5!!!

We invite all of our Tigers to wear traditional attire (or green) that day for a small Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Replacement Policy

If a student loses their badge, it is important to purchase a replacement as soon as possible. We cannot begin working on replacing lost or damaged items until money is received to pay for the cost of the replacement. Replacement costs are as follows:

• $5 for a new ID badge
• $1 for a lanyard
• $1 for a badge case

We only accept cash for replacements. Please send or bring money for replacements to Ms. Cullum in the front office.

StopFinder Transportation App

StopFinder is an all-in-one parent app that allows our school district to share your student's transportation schedule, announcements, and more. Stopfinder is secure and only for registered users. GCCISD Transportation will send an invitation by email providing access to log in to the StopFinder app. Please make sure your student's primary contact information, including email, is updated at your student's campus. If you do not receive an invitation email, please contact our StopFinder Call Center/GCCISD Transportation Department at 281-420-4665. By accepting the invitation and downloading the StopFinder app (on the App Store or Google Play), you will be able to view your student's schedule from your mobile device, share student schedules with caregivers and family members, and view announcements and notifications in the StopFinder Message Center (including late bus alerts). Student ID badges are imperative for the app to work properly.

We appreciate your support and help in implementing this process and safety protocol for our Giants!

Spring has arrived, and so has the sun! Here are a few ways to keep your Tigers sun safe while outdoors:

• Wear protective clothing- Lightweight, long-sleeved shirts and long pants made from breathable fabric (like cotton or moisture-wicking materials) can provide excellent protection. Darker colors and tighter weaves block more UV rays than lighter, loosely woven fabrics. Look for clothing with a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating for extra sun protection.
• Stick to shaded areas- The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 AM and 4 PM. Encourage children to take breaks in shaded areas, under trees, or in canopies whenever possible. If spending extended time outdoors, consider bringing a beach umbrella or pop-up tent for additional shade.
• Use wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses- A wide-brimmed hat (at least 3 inches wide) shields the face, ears, and neck from the sun. Baseball caps are popular but don’t provide full protection, so consider a cap with a neck flap or have children wear sunscreen on exposed areas. UV-blocking sunglasses protect young eyes from harmful rays, reducing the risk of long-term eye damage.
• Apply sunscreen- Before heading outside, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to all exposed skin. Be sure to cover easy-to-miss spots like the ears, back of the neck, and tops of the feet. Sunscreen should be applied about 15–30 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied every two hours, or more often if swimming or sweating.
• Stay hydrated- Sun exposure and heat can lead to dehydration quickly. Ensure children drink plenty of water before, during, and after outdoor activities. Pack a reusable water bottle and encourage frequent sips, especially if they’re running around or playing sports. Avoid sugary drinks and soda, which can contribute to dehydration.
• Be extra cautious near water, sand, and pavement- Water, sand, and concrete reflect and intensify UV rays, increasing the risk of sunburn. Children playing near pools, lakes, or playgrounds should have sunscreen reapplied more frequently and take extra precautions, such as wearing rash guards or sun shirts for additional protection.
• Teach sun safety habits- Help children develop lifelong sun-safe habits by modeling good behavior. Show them how to apply sunscreen properly, encourage wearing hats and sunglasses, and remind them to seek shade when needed. Making sun protection a routine part of their outdoor activities will help them stay safe in the long run.

By following these sun safety tips, parents can help ensure their children stay protected while having fun outdoors! 🌞😎

We invite our neighbors to enjoy a fresh selection of fruits and vegetables for their households while supplies last. Time may vary. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Background checks must be completed every school year for any adult wanting to volunteer or attend school events. If you have not completed a new background check for this school year, please click the link below to complete a new one and have it submitted in time for our upcoming events in December (such as holiday parties, field trips, etc.). Please remember that adults who submit a background check to attend events or volunteer must also be on each student's contact list that they plan to attend events for.

• Link for background check: https://teams.gccisd.net/volunteer/EntryPointHomeAction.do
• Link to add a contact: https://teams.gccisd.net/registration/#!login

For detailed instructions on how to add someone as a contact, view the document attached to this post. You will want to complete steps 1-4 and then click "next" until you get to the very last screen, where you will then click "confirm registration." (***BEFORE CONFIRMING REGISTRATION: If your student has a photo objection and consequently cannot be posted on our Travis Elementary social media pages, you can review step 7 of the attached document and then uncheck the boxes to remove their photo objection. This will allow us the option to take pictures during events and celebrations and post them to the Travis Facebook and Instagram pages.)

Once a background check has been submitted and the adult has been added to each student's contact list (if applicable), you may send Ms. Guilbeau a message on ParentSquare to be on the lookout for the background check to clear in our GCCISD system. After it does, she will send a ParentSquare message to you to let you know.

Thank you for your continued involvement in your child's educational journey! We are grateful to have each one of you as part of our Tiger Family.

Call Hearts and Hands of Baytown for an appointment at 832-597-8908 to help you apply for state benefits! The Community Assistance Program provides application assistance for SNAP, TANF, CHIP, CHIP Perinatal, Medicaid, the Medicare Health Savings Program, and the Healthy Texas Women Program. Check out the flyer below for more information!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

The goal of Mental Health Awareness Month is to help increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans' lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness!

Remember: YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please reach out to our school counselor, Ms. Erickson, if you find yourself in need of someone to talk to.

-Car Rider Drop-Offs & Pick-Ups: Students being dropped off in the morning as car riders must enter through the Caldwell Street entrance (by the tennis courts). Please see the picture below for more details. The front school entrance from Robin Rd. is for busses and special education (SILC/Life Skills/BIP) drop-offs ONLY. This also applies to afternoon dismissal; students who are car riders must be picked up from the entrance closest to the cafeteria by entering the line from Caldwell St. Gates for afternoon dismissal will open at 3:00 p.m. for parents to begin forming a pick-up line. Please remember to have your child's car tag displayed and visible on your windshield for a more efficient dismissal process. If you forgot your car tag at home or do not yet have a car tag, you must park and go to the front office with your I.D. to pick up your student. Be sure to ask for a car tag if one is needed.

-Bus Rider Information: Stopfinder is an all-in-one parent app that allows our school district to share your student's transportation schedule, announcements, and more. Stopfinder is secure and only for registered users. GCCISD Transportation will send an invitation by email providing access to log in to the Stopfinder app. Please make sure your student's primary contact information, including email, is updated at your student's campus. If you do not receive an invitation email, please contact our Stopfinder Call Center/GCCISD Transportation Department at 281-420-4665. By accepting the invitation and downloading the Stopfinder app (on the App Store or Google Play), you will be able to view your student's schedule from your mobile device, share student schedules with caregivers and family members, and view announcements and notifications in the Stopfinder Message Center (including late bus alerts).

The Dads of Great Students (WATCH D.O.G.S.) program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement organizations in the country. WATCH D.O.G.S. is a family and community engagement educational initiative designed and developed by educators, experts, and parent volunteers over more than two decades. Our program helps provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. Meanwhile, we provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying, and provide a greater sense of campus safety--allowing students and teachers to focus on learning.

Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father-figures serving at least one day on campus each year under the leadership of a program coordinator (Mrs. Guilbeau) and under the guidance of a school principal or designated administrator.

We want to remind and encourage ALL GCCISD families to complete the Free or Reduced Lunch Application. An application must be completed each year. If you have not already done so, please use the link below to fill out the application.

Absences, Tardies, and Early Dismissals:

• All excuses must be in writing (verbal not accepted).
• Illness and extenuating circumstances are the only excusable absences.
• 10 parent written excuses are allowed in one year.
• You have 3 days from the date of the absence to turn in a parent written excuse.
• Excuses issued by a doctor are accepted at anytime after absence.
• 6 tardies equal 1 unexcused absence.
• You are allowed only 15 early dismissals in a year.
• 6 unexcused absences warrants a referral to Harris County Court.

When you accumulate 3 unexcused absences you will:

• Receive a court warming to notify you that you are being monitored.
• Receive a phone call from the school.
• Be asked to make an appointment for a school visit or home visit to sign an attendance contract and discuss ways to prevent a court referral.

Any questions regarding attendance can be made to the Attendance Clerk (Ms. Rosas), the Office Clerk (Ms. Jimenez), or the Campus Student Success Specialist (Ms. Guilbeau) at 281-420-4660.

We love celebrating the accomplishments of our students. We will post pictures on our social media accounts, website (campus and district), newsletters, yearbook, and etc.

• To have your student's picture in the above forms of publications, you need to allow us to take and publish the pictures.
• Permission is granted by you during online student registration.

• During online student registration, it is common for mistakes to be made that prevent us from taking photos of students.
• You should NOT have the box selected that objects to directory information. The highlighted section below is the section that should not be selected.

Goose Creek CISD uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

Here’s what you can do with ParentSquare:

• Receive messages from the school via email, text or app notification
• Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6pm
• Communicate in your preferred language
• Comment on school postings to engage with your school community
• Direct message teachers, staff and other parents
• Participate in group messages
• Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
• Sign forms & permission slips, receive report cards, sign up to volunteer and more all from your desktop or mobile device

Email: megan.guilbeau@gccisd.net
Website: www.gccisd.net/travis
Location: 100 Robin Road, Baytown, TX, USA
Phone: 281-420-4660
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traviselementarybaytown